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Sunday, July 17, 2016

An Epic Epicurean Evening with Daniel Sia & Luke Macleod

A Wine and Dine Event to Celebrate The Legian’s 20th Anniversary,
August 5, 2016

Chef Luke MacLeod

In high celebration of The
Legian Bali’s 20th Anniversary, the resort will hold another one of it’s
exclusive ‘four hands’ dinner welcoming Daniel Sia, Founder & Executive
Chef of Disgruntled Chef, Singapore on Friday 5th of August, at The Restaurant
– The Legian, Bali. Joining Chef Sia is the resort’s own Executive Chef Luke
MacLeod, and these duo of chefs have crafted a special seven-course culinary
experience with wine-pairing for guests to journey through their latest edible
artistry.

This year’s 20th anniversary
celebration marks The Legian Bali’s “Legendary service perfected from a
heritage in luxury”.

Since the age of eleven, Chef
Daniel Sia’s hand has never left the stove, or his heart, the kitchen. The same
hands and heart worked diligently in practising classical French cooking
techniques at leading pioneer French restaurants Au Petit Salut and Les Amis in
his early years, before taking on the role of stagiaire at Michelin-starred
restaurants La Gavroche, with Michel Roux Jr, and The Oak Room with Marco
Pierre White. In 1999, Daniel pressed on for four years at the Marmalade group
since its first outlet as Head Chef, adding on private catering service,
Marmalade At Home, to his profile.

Chef Daniel Sia

He then set his sights on
overseas fine-dining restaurants in London, Hong Kong (The Fourth Floor at
Harvey Nichols) and Shanghai (La Plantane with Justin Quek). In 2008, the
well-seasoned chef returned to Singapore, accepting the role of Executive Chef
of then-brand new restaurant and bar, The White Rabbit.

Two years later, Daniel makes his
debut as Chef-Owner of The Disgruntled Chef at Dempsey Road. The private house
surrounded by lush greenery is one of the pioneers of small plate-big plate
menu concept, doing away with the unnecessary formalities of a stereotypical
fine dining restaurant like the white tablecloth and stuffy service.
Award-winning food and original handcrafted cocktail creations are made without
the fuss, retaining the finesse reserved for only fine dining’s best. In 2015,
The Disgruntled Chef set up second outpost at The Club on Ann Siang Road, where
an added private dining room occupies the basement floor. Such passion and
spirit is the perfect match for The Legian Bali’s current Executive Chef, Luke
MacLeod.

Australian-born Luke Macleod also
has a strong passion and creativity in the culinary arts, which he honed at
several notable restaurants in France and Asia, including the three
Michelin-starred Lucas Carton in Paris, two Michelin-starred Restaurant
Senderens in Paris (home of nouvelle cuisine), three-star Michelin Le Pres
d’Eugenie les Bains in SW France, and the two Michelin-starred Sa.Qua.Na in
Honfleur.

Chef Luke also appeared on TV in
France, against celebrity chef Sophie Dudemaine. His intention was to enter for
fun with no expectations to win but his creation in the seafood challenge which
required the use of humble ingredients, resulted in a 3-0 win with one of his
first self-created dishes. Chef Luke believes that successful sourcing of local
ingredients is a key part for any chef in Bali.

He took to the kitchen’s helm at
The Legian Bali as Executive Chef in 2014, and has wowed diners with his
elegant cooking style and edible artistry ever since. Most of his creations
feature the freshest selections of herbs and vegetables from specialty organic
growers in central Bali, and select seafood items from fishermen in Jimbaran
and Lombok.

On living and working especially
in the culinary scene in Bali, the part time surfer loves having the freedom to
change his menus as and when a new inspiration comes, which is great for any
chef. Having a culinary team he consider as family, and being able to surf
world-class waves each morning, is Chef Luke’s living the dream in Bali.

Sharing a penchant for premium
quality ingredients sourced from ethical sources, both Daniel Sia and Luke
MacLeod will cook up an extravagant dinner of seven-courses canapes and
pre-desserts; each course paired with tailored wines.

About The Legian Bali

The Legian Bali, an all-suite
hotel, sets a new standard for resort living with its contemporary approach to
traditional Indonesian design. Set in landscaped tropical gardens, the resort
features 67 suites that are among the most spacious in Bali, and the luxurious
two-storey Beach House, all designed to exude the feel of high-end private
residences. Among them is The Beach House. Indonesian sculptures and indigenous
art abound throughout the resort’s public and private spaces.

The Legian Bali offers a quiet
haven along a sandy stretch of Seminyak Beach. It is a mere 25-minute drive
from the Ngurah Rai International Airport and is situated on Bali’s southern
coast, within walking distance of Bali’s trendiest shopping and nightlife
areas. The Legian Bali’s raises the bar on luxury amidst the serenity of the
island’s natural beauty.